After a tough start due to COVID-19 restrictions in 2020, retailers needed a boost in sales this year. Tanesha Jackson’s income and job were cut, along with other employees, when Master Cuts closed earlier this year at…
Local nonprofits went bell-to-bell in a wreath decorating competition. The IP Hotel Casino Resort Spa hosted a friendly competition giving away $10,000 to those who help Gulf Coast families. The IP Hotel and Casino counted all votes…
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Mississippi Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann says giving teachers a pay raise will be the most important issue he pushes during the 2021 legislative session. The state has had some of the lowest teacher salaries in the nation for…
The Mississippi State Department of Health has reported 1,943 new COVID-19 cases and a record high 85 new deaths including one new death in Hancock County, three in Jackson County, and 11 new deaths in Harrison County.…
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - An inmate has died after being found unresponsive at East Mississippi Correctional Facility. The private company that runs the prison says medical workers did CPR on 35-year-old Gary Long after he was found Monday. He was…
The Biloxi Police Department is requesting your assistance in helping to locate a reported runaway juvenile. Sixteen-year-old Tyteeona Arrington reportedly ran away from her residence on December 23rd, 2020 at about 9:30 p.m. Tyteeona has committed the…
CANTON, Miss. (AP) - A police chief in central Mississippi says a man and a pregnant woman have been shot to death and a 1-year-old child has been wounded during what appeared to be a robbery in a home. Canton…
LAUREL, Miss. (AP) - Authorities say one person is dead after a helicopter crashed in southeast Mississippi. Jones County Fire Council spokesperson Dana Bumgardner says emergency personnel were called to the crash site shortly before 9 a.m. Tuesday. The MD…
Pascagoula police have released an update on the investigation into the woman found in a pond on Christmas Eve. Police say they believe foul play was not a factor in the death of 65-year-old Deloise Moody and…
It’s the final countdown as the Salvation Army that serves South Mississippi’s six southern-most counties races to close the gap. Nonprofits throughout the nation took a hit this year due to COVID, but that didn’t stop South…
This afternoon, Ocean Springs businessman and Republican State Representative for District 114 Jeffrey Guice announced his plans to run for mayor of Ocean Springs. Guice joins fellow Republican Melanie Allen as the two candidates currently set to…
The Mississippi State Department of Health has reported 1,701 new COVID-19 cases and 28 new deaths. The statewide total stands at 208, 089 cases and 4,634 deaths. Here’s a look at the cases by county in our…
A former state lawmaker died today after being hospitalized with pneumonia from COVID-19. Nolan Mettetal was 75 years old. His wife, Kay Mettetal, said in a Facebook post on December 23rd that he was “in the hospital…
Sharing is caring so don’t forget to donate to your favorite local charity this holiday season. The Blind Tiger partnered with CASA of Hancock County for the fourth year challenging the community and local businesses to match…
Outdoor markets have become a popular trend during the pandemic as they allow shoppers to buy local while staying within safety guidelines. Each Saturday, local artists and vendors gather at War Memorial Park at the weekly Pass…
We’ve finally reached the end of 2020! With New Years approaching, firework stands are beginning to pop up all around the Coast. In Long Beach, Crazy Carl’s Fireworks is preparing for the end-of-the-year celebration. Crazy Carl’s Fireworks…
Harrison County hosted their third annual Cardboard Recycle Day Saturday, allowing residents to get rid of excess Christmas cardboard. Now that people have enjoyed the holidays and the year is coming to an end, Harrison County wants…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — Police are searching for a man believed to have robbed a Gulfport gas station at gunpoint Christmas Eve. Just after 11 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 24, officers with the Gulfport Police Department responded to a convenience…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — One man is behind bars after allegedly stabbing a person to death on Christmas Eve in Gulfport. The Gulfport Police Department announced the arrest of 25-year-old Grant Newman Gutierrez late Christmas morning. Police say officers responded…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — Police are investigating after a person was found stabbed to death in Gulfport on Christmas Eve. Gulfport Police say officers responded to a call about a stabbing in the 1100 block of Hillcrest Road at 8:55…
While most things are closed on Christmas Eve, members of First United Methodist Church were hard at work serving the community with hot meals and non-perishable food items. First United Methodist Church started their Christmas food giveaway…
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV) — Authorities are investigating a body found near Singing River Health System's Pascagoula Hospital on Christmas Eve. Police say dispatchers received a call around 11:13 a.m. Thursday about a body floating in a pond near the service…
Erected in 1848, the Biloxi Lighthouse is centered in between opposing traffic lanes on Hwy 90. It's a major vocal point for the city. Although it wasn't always owned by them, the lighthouse remained civilian operated from 1848 to 1939,…
The Beau Rivage partnered with Loaves and Fishes for their annual Christmas meal giveaway with the goal of helping those in need. Bringing joy to those in the community this holiday season, the Beau Rivage and Loaves…